Joseph Ambler Inn

Name: Joseph Ambler Inn
Address: 1005 Horsham Road, North Wales, PA, United States, 19454
Telephone: (215) 362-7500
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.7

4.7

1879 Reviews

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

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Tucked away on 12 acres of lawns & gardens, the Joseph Ambler Inn is the ideal setting for a truly memorable dining experience. Contemporary American cuisine, featuring a wide variety of casual and traditional menu offerings. The Dining room is located in the renovated stone barn & features hardwood floors, exposed stone walls, & farmstyle ambiance. Tables in the JPub are on a first come first served basis. Terrace dining is also available in the warmer months.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 24, 2022

May 2022

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7:00 PM

Booked 12 times today

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Contemporary American, American
Hours of operation
Lunch Wed–Sat 11:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Wed–Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 pm JPub Serves dinner Wed–Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 pm
Phone number
(215) 362-7500
Website
http://www.josephamblerinn.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Todd Blackney
Private party facilities
Elegant Weddings, Business Dinners, Rehearsal Dinners, Anniversaries & Birthdays, Holiday Parties, Intimate Fireside Receptions
Private party contact
Wendi Terlecky: (215) 565-0139

Location
1005 Horsham Road North Wales, PA 19454
Neighborhood
North Wales
Parking details
Private Lot
Entertainment
Piano every Friday & Saturday Evening
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Steamed Littleneck Clams$14.00
White Wine, Garlic, Tomato, Fresh Basil, Buttered Ciabatta Bread
Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail$18.00
Cocktail Sauce, Garlic and Lemon Aioli
Candied Walnut Baked Brie$13.00
Topped with Gala Apple Chutney, Toasted Baguette, Roasted Garlic Clove
Cream of Tomato Soup
- Cup$5.00
- Bowl$8.00
Roasted Red & Golden Beet Salad$10.00
Shaved Fennel, Belgian Endive, Tarragon Vinaigrette
Caesar Salad$9.00
Roasted Garlic Croutons, Grated Parmigiano Reggiano
Boston Bibb Salad$9.00
Goat Cheese, Salt & Honey Toasted Pecans, Charred Bartlett Pears, Champagne Vinaigrette
Southwest Salad$11.00
Mixed Greens, Pico de Gallo, Pepper Jack Cheese, Ranch Dressing, Tortilla Strips

Salad Addition

Add To Any Salad

Grilled Shrimp$9.00
Grilled Chicken$5.00
Salmon Filet$12.00
Strip Steak$14.00

Plates

Grilled Royal Tide Salmon*$30.00
Over Sweet Potato Hash, Bourbon Maple Compound Butter
Pan Seared Chilean Sea Bass*$39.00
Sweet Pea and Crab Risotto, Charred Lemon, Pea Puree
Pan Seared Sea Scallops$37.00
Oven House Made Risotto Cake, Braised Swiss Chard, Roasted Garlic Vin Blanc
Panko Crusted Maryland Crab Cake$36.00
Saffron Rice, House Vegetables, Chardonnay Vin Blanc Sauce
Yuengling Battered Fish & Chips$20.00
Fried Cod, French Fries, Coleslaw, Tartar Sauce
Grilled 8 Ounce Filet Mignon*$39.00
Gorgonzola Cheese Gratin, Garlic Mashed Potatoes, House Vegetables, Red Wine Reduction
Merlot Braised Australian Lamb Shank$38.00
Served with Rosemary Creamed Polenta, Winter Vegetables
Prime Flat Iron Pork Schnitzel$23.00
Dijon Mustard and Herb Crust, Mashed Potatoes, Sweet Red Onion and Shallot Marmalade
Grilled Champagne Chicken$24.00
Apple Chutney, Brie Cheese, Risotto, Champagne Vin Blanc
Penne Pasta Primavera$16.00
Roasted Vegetables, Parmesan, Vodka Blush Sauce

Handhelds & Shareables

Jai Tater Tots$17.00
Topped with Boneless Braised Short Ribs, Asiago Cheese, Spiced Lemon Aioli
Oven Roasted Brussels Sprouts$13.00
Apple wood Smoked Ham, Caramelized Sweet Onions, Smoked Jalapeno Aioli
Sesame Crusted Yellow Fin Tuna$18.00
Over Papaya Wakame and Cucumber Salad, Crispy Wontons, White Miso Soy Ginger Glaze, Sriracha Mayo
Jai Grilled Cheese$14.00
Gruyere, White American, Cheddar Cheese, Buttered Thick Cut Brioche, French Fries
Black Fig Flatbread Pizza$11.00
Blue Cheese, Toasted Walnuts, Charred Pears, Baby Arugula, Olive Oil
Wild Mushroom Risotto$15.00
Oyster, Cremini, Portobello Mushrooms, Cognac Flambé, Garlic Butter
Jai Cheese Plate$21.00
Chef's Selection of Gourmet Cheeses, Crostini, Nuts, House Made Fig Jam
Half Pound Kobe Beef Burger*$18.00
Cheddar Cheese, Pancetta Slice, Baby Arugula, French Fries
Buttermilk Fried Shrimp Po Boy$16.00
Bibb Lettuce, Tomato, Spicy Rémoulade, Cole Slaw, French Fries

By the Glass

Available By The Bottle $40

William Hill, Chardonnay, Central Coast$10.00
Shooting Star, Riesling, Lake County$10.00
Lobster Reef, Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough$10.00
Pio, Pinot Grigio, Italy$9.00
Canyon Road, Pinot Grigio, CA$9.00
Angeline, Rosé, Oregon$9.50
Elmo Pio, Prosecco$10.00
Norton, Moscato, Argentina$10.00
Trinity Oaks, Pinot Noir, CA$10.50
Louis Martini, Cabernet, Sonoma$10.50
Canyon Road, Cabernet, CA$9.50
Big Smooth, Zinfandel, Napa$10.00
Canyon Road, Merlot, CA$9.50
Penfolds, "Rawson's Retreat" Merlot, Australia$9.50
Alamos, Malbec, Argentina$10.50

Signature Drinks

Jamblertini$11.00
Ketel One, Triple Sec, Pineapple Juice, Champagne
Rosé Valley Cosmo$11.00
Absolut Citron, Cointreau, Rosé, Cranberry, Lime
Friskey Whiskey$10.50
Jack Daniels Honey Whiskey, Sour Mix, Orange Juice, Sprite
Jai Tai$10.50
Mt Gay Rum, Malibu, Pineapple, Orange Juice, Grenadine
Bourbon Crush$10.50
Smooth Ambler Bourbon, Cointreau, Pineapple, Lemonade
Gin Richie$10.50
Tanqueray, Lime, Lemonade, Club Soda

Classic Cocktails

Sidecar$11.50
Courvoisier, Grand Marnier, Sweet and Sour, Lemon Juice
Sazerac$11.50
Crown Royal, Simple Syrup Lemon Juice, Bitters
Brandy Alexander$10.50
Christian Brothers Brandy, Dark Crème de Cocoa, Cream, Nutmeg
Tom Collins$10.50
Beefeater Gin, Sour Mix, Lemon Juice, Simple Syrup, Club Soda
Sunset Spritz$11.00
Absolut, Aperol, Orange Juice Grapefruit Juice, Club Soda
Paloma$11.00
Cuervo Gold, Grapefruit Juice, Club Soda

Beer

Ambler Brewing Pale Ale$9.50
Amstel Light$6.00
Blue Moon$6.50
Buckler (Non Alcoholic)$5.00
Budweiser$5.00
Coor's Light$5.00
Corona$6.00
Corona Light$6.00
Dog Fish Head 60 Min IPA$6.50
Guinness$7.50
Heineken$6.50
Michelob Ultra$5.00
Miller Lite$5.00
Sam Adams$6.00
Sam Adams Seasonal$6.00
Sierra Nevada Pale Ale$7.00
Sly Fox Pikeland Pils$6.50
Stella Artois$7.00
Yuengling$5.00

What 1,879 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.6Service
4.7Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Western Suburbs
Scenic View
Western Suburbs
Contemporary American

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Mandy
Philadelphia
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
overall4food5service3ambience5
The food is always great but service is very unpredictable. I think they are short staffed and training some new people.
LN
LaurenceN
Philadelphia
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent service, food, and ambiance
ED
ElizabethD
New York Area
28 reviews
vip
5.0
28 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
As always, the JAI is excellent. Been here many times, and never had a bad experience. My fish & chips and my wife's salad with tuna were both excellent, and the Opera Cake dessert is pure chocolate evil! Our server, Emelie, was very pleasant and attentive. JAI remains one of our favorites.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Atlantic City
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Perfect spring evening
DH
DianeH
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
We love the Joseph Ambler Inn. It is our favorite place for special occasions. Our waitress, Tina, was friendly and especially attentive and helpful! We recommend it highly! The desserts are fabulous!
FF
FitFoodie
Philadelphia
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent service excellent food
BS
BillS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and service. We will definitely be back.
JK
JamesK
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
This is now our venue of choice for our anniversary. The food is haut cuisine, the setting gorgeous and the service outstanding.
TD
TomD
Philadelphia
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on May 12, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience5
Very nice not rushed like many places
JH
JudithH
Philadelphia
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on May 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a lovely dinner at the Joseph Ambler Inn for our anniversary. The food was outstanding and the service exceptional as well.
SB
SharonB
Philadelphia
16 reviews
3.0
16 reviews
Dined on May 11, 2022
overall3food2service4ambience4
The $25 lobster roll was dry and on a very small roll.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
16 reviews
vip
3.0
16 reviews
Dined on May 11, 2022
overall3food2service4ambience5
It’s a shame the food at Joseph Ambler doesn’t match the beautiful surroundings. I met a friend for a lovely outdoor spring lunch but the food was average at best with very skimpy portions. I understand inflation is difficult in the restaurant business but either charge more and increase the amount of tuna in the tuna salad or don’t offer it.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
As always, fabulous meal start to finish! Service was very good as well! Definitely recommend the Sea Bass!
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Wendy
Philadelphia
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Tater tot app and scallop main course were perfect. Wonderful dinner!
SQ
SuzyQ
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Mother’s Day
A
Angelica
Philadelphia
90 reviews
vip
5.0
90 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience4
Joseph's Ambler Inn is reputed to be an outstanding restaurant serving unique combinations of menus. We really enjoyed the Fig Garlic Walnut Brie for an appetizer. The Scallops over risotto in a unique wine sauce was divine! We also enjoyed a superb Pio Pino Grigio and an terrific Prosecco combo. Service on a holiday filled restaurant was quite good. Can't wait to return!
C
C14344
New York Area
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
It’s good we had great time and my mother in law loved her meal especially crème brûlée . This was our 2nd time dinning here and definitely will be coming back..
JA
JAICunninghams
Philadelphia
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Once again, Joseph Ambler Inn was fantastic. My wife and I celebrated our 34th wedding anniversary. The food was incredibly good. We both had the filet mignon with mashed potatoes and mixed veggies. Delicious! The service was also very good and the waitress, Tina, was wonderful. It's always a sure thing eating at JAI.
KL
KarenL
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very good food & ambiance.Good friendly service. Will visit again soon!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on May 1, 2022
overall1food1service5ambience3
I come here a lot for different occasions but food was a major disappointment last night. They charge way to much to not have a excellent food served . Might not be coming back for awhile.
j
jesusrivera
Philadelphia
43 reviews
vip
3.0
43 reviews
Dined on April 30, 2022
overall3food2service3ambience4
Menu is still super limited and Food quality has significantly came down.
BR
BillR
Philadelphia
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on April 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We celebrated our Wedding Anniversary. As usual the the food and service were excellent and the staff went out of their way to make the evening special for us.
C
Cece
Philadelphia
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on April 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience3
Waiter was awesome! Food was very good. Inside was really noisy
DN
DebbieN
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Enjoyed everything about our dining experience! Highly recommend!
G
Garymel
Philadelphia
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 27, 2022
overall4food4service3ambience4
The food was good and well prepared but the menu has not changed since last time we were there a Year ago. I like craft beer and they have none on tap and no local beer just Sam Adams Heineken etc. crap. Also no change to the beer menu in a year. Time for a freshening of the menus
S
Smitty
Atlantic City
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious food, attentive servers, wonderful atmosphere.
CU
CarolU
New York Area
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on April 22, 2022
overall4food3service4ambience4
Four guests - three out of four thoroughly enjoyed their lunch. The steak in the strip salad was very tough - should have been sent back, but was not. The crab cake was delicious as well as the salmon and chicken. Would return for service, ambience and location.
WL
WaltL
Philadelphia
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
very nice atmosphere and great service. Our server Paul was outstanding and we would like him to work our wedding on October 9.
SA
SalA
Philadelphia
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on April 17, 2022
overall5food5service3ambience4
Delicious as always! Wish they had better attention to detail, however. Windowsills were dirty with crumbs and cobwebs and server reached across table to hand plates rather than using proper service techniques.
SD
SharonD
Philadelphia
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everyone’s food was excellent, the service was stellar, menu choices were perfect. A great selection for a holiday meal
TS
TessS
Philadelphia
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on April 17, 2022
overall2food3service2ambience2
Unfortunately we did not have a good experience this time. There was some dust blowing on our table from above the window frame it happened four times and they finally moved us to a new table after we complained to a couple different people.
RP
RichP
Philadelphia
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on April 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Easter Sunday dinner - wonderful!
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great food, tremendous presentation on the plate, tables were spaced apart, and Brie our waitress was most attentive to our table of six. We will book our daughters birthday dinner outside seating in July. Great place, plenty of parking and well groomed grounds and walkways. A GEM.
KW
KatieW
Philadelphia
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always amazing service, food and cocktails. The best in the area!
c
cobweb69
Philadelphia
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on April 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We've been having dinner at JAI oft and on for the last 8-10 years and it has always been good, but this time, it was spectacular. Great service from our waiter (table 21 thanks you) and the food was just delicious. The vegetables were perfectly cooked - so crisp and fresh I could have made a whole meal with them alone. Can't wait to go back again!
J
Jalice
Philadelphia
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on April 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was amazing. The cheesesteak egg rolls were delicious. The crab cake was fabulous not too much filler and the lobster roll was also delicious. The opera cake was also very good
SE
SkipE
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
First visit Food was excellent. Beautiful, historic setting. Staff was polite and professional. Will definitely visit again.
DR
DougR
Philadelphia
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on April 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always a fine meal and service. Great atmosphere!
JG
JanetG
Philadelphia
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on April 15, 2022
overall3food2service2ambience5
Food not worth the money spent. Steak and ratatouille so salty, potatoes too hard, crab cake very bland. Service was great initially but sporadic after that. We have had great meals here in the past but were very disappointed this time around.
TB
TomB
Philadelphia
27 reviews
vip
3.0
27 reviews
Dined on April 13, 2022
overall3food5service1ambience5
The food was outstanding as it usually is, but the service was terrible for a high end restaurant. The server explained that they were short staffed and that there was a high number of walk ins that came in. Management should not seat more customers than can be adequately served in a reasonable amount of time. We have been at the Ambler Inn on numerous occasions and have never experienced such a poor level of service. Hopefully the management will use better judgement in the future and limit the number of customers to a number that can be serviced adequately.

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Joseph Ambler Inn is rated 4.7 stars by 1879 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 24, 2022

May 2022

Sun

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

7:00 PM

Booked 12 times today

1005 Horsham Road North Wales, PA 19454

Additional information

Neighborhood
North Wales
Hours of operation
Lunch Wed–Sat 11:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Wed–Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 pm JPub Serves dinner Wed–Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 pm
Cuisines
Contemporary American, American
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Private Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
Todd Blackney
Entertainment
Piano every Friday & Saturday Evening
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.josephamblerinn.com/
Phone number
(215) 362-7500
Private party facilities
Elegant Weddings, Business Dinners, Rehearsal Dinners, Anniversaries & Birthdays, Holiday Parties, Intimate Fireside Receptions
Private party contact
Wendi Terlecky: (215) 565-0139

Joseph Ambler Inn

Make a reservation

Additional information

Salmon Filet

Grilled Champagne Chicken

Petite Filet Mignon Duet

Greens & Starters

Steamed Littleneck Clams$14.00

Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail$18.00

Candied Walnut Baked Brie$13.00

Cream of Tomato Soup

Roasted Red & Golden Beet Salad$10.00

Caesar Salad$9.00

Boston Bibb Salad$9.00

Southwest Salad$11.00

Salad Addition

Grilled Shrimp$9.00

Grilled Chicken$5.00

Salmon Filet$12.00

Strip Steak$14.00

Plates

Grilled Royal Tide Salmon*$30.00

Pan Seared Chilean Sea Bass*$39.00

Pan Seared Sea Scallops$37.00

Panko Crusted Maryland Crab Cake$36.00

Yuengling Battered Fish & Chips$20.00

Grilled 8 Ounce Filet Mignon*$39.00

Merlot Braised Australian Lamb Shank$38.00

Prime Flat Iron Pork Schnitzel$23.00

Grilled Champagne Chicken$24.00

Penne Pasta Primavera$16.00

Handhelds & Shareables

Jai Tater Tots$17.00

Oven Roasted Brussels Sprouts$13.00

Sesame Crusted Yellow Fin Tuna$18.00

Jai Grilled Cheese$14.00

Black Fig Flatbread Pizza$11.00

Wild Mushroom Risotto$15.00

Jai Cheese Plate$21.00

Half Pound Kobe Beef Burger*$18.00

Buttermilk Fried Shrimp Po Boy$16.00

By the Glass

William Hill, Chardonnay, Central Coast$10.00

Shooting Star, Riesling, Lake County$10.00

Lobster Reef, Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough$10.00

Pio, Pinot Grigio, Italy$9.00

Canyon Road, Pinot Grigio, CA$9.00

Angeline, Rosé, Oregon$9.50

Elmo Pio, Prosecco$10.00

Norton, Moscato, Argentina$10.00

Trinity Oaks, Pinot Noir, CA$10.50

Louis Martini, Cabernet, Sonoma$10.50

Canyon Road, Cabernet, CA$9.50

Big Smooth, Zinfandel, Napa$10.00

Canyon Road, Merlot, CA$9.50

Penfolds, "Rawson's Retreat" Merlot, Australia$9.50

Alamos, Malbec, Argentina$10.50

Signature Drinks

Jamblertini$11.00

Rosé Valley Cosmo$11.00

Friskey Whiskey$10.50

Jai Tai$10.50

Bourbon Crush$10.50

Gin Richie$10.50

Classic Cocktails

Sidecar$11.50

Sazerac$11.50

Brandy Alexander$10.50

Tom Collins$10.50

Sunset Spritz$11.00

Paloma$11.00

Beer

Ambler Brewing Pale Ale$9.50

Amstel Light$6.00

Blue Moon$6.50

Buckler (Non Alcoholic)$5.00

Budweiser$5.00

Coor's Light$5.00

Corona$6.00

Corona Light$6.00